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Month: March 2016

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HOME Consortium Announces 2016 Annual Plan Comment Period

The Barnstable County HOME Consortium is preparing its 2016 Annual Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These plans serve as the […]

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Weighing in at Over 500 Pounds

Written by Rosie Manzo, Bourne House Member Leader Thank you to all those who donated their lights and held a collection site! After a little over of a month, the […]

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Pot Smokers May Face 5 Times Greater Risk of Alcohol Abuse

People who smoke pot may be five times more likely to develop a problem with alcohol, such as addiction, a new study says. Marijuana users who have an alcohol problem […]

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Study Links Zika Virus to Brain Inflammation

A new study finds that Zika virus, which is already linked to paralysis and birth defects, also may be associated with a deadly type of brain inflammation. Researchers found the Zika […]

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Many US Measles Cases Are in People Who Refuse Vaccines

Many U.S. measles cases occur in children whose parents refuse vaccines for religious or philosophical reasons, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed 18 previous studies of measles in the U.S. […]

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Regional Substance Abuse Council Announces RFP for Media Campaign

Barnstable County, through its Chief Procurement Officer and on behalf of the Department of Human Services, seeks a qualified contractor to develop a public health education campaign for Barnstable County […]

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“Substance Abuse and Mental Health in the Workplace” March 15, 2016

On Tuesday March 15th, Cape Cod Chamber is hosting the Cape Cod Community College’s Center for Corporate and Professional Education (CCPE) program “Substance Abuse and Mental Health in the Workplace: Awareness, […]

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Goodbye Old Website! Welcome to the New!

Welcome to Barnstable County Department of Human Services’ NEW Website! Yes, you are in the right place!   The Barnstable County Department of Human Services redesigned our website for easier access to […]

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HUD Awards Over $1.6 Million for Cape and Islands Homeless Programs

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the 2015 Continuum of Care (CoC) competition funding awards. The Cape and Islands received $1,682,047 million dollars in funding to […]

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